Georgia House lawmakers have replaced the governor’s proposed income tax rebate with a one-time tax break for homeowners.
The change was included in the chamber’s version of this year’s revised budget, which overwhelmingly cleared the House with a 167-to-5 vote Thursday. The $42.3 billion spending plan now moves to the Senate, where lawmakers will want to leave their own mark on the budget.
Gov. Brian Kemp unveiled his final spending plans last month, which included about $1.2 billion to send taxpayers another round of rebates this year. As in the past, the payment would be $250 for individuals, $375 for head of household and $500 for married couples filing jointly.
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